watercooling loop‏ need help/advice

aaron90 · 24 May 2011 at 16:48

here are the parts i have found i want to purcase :

Swiftech Laing D5 Vario MCP655 12V DC Pump
EK-Supreme HF - Full Nickel CPU Water Block [3830046990235]
Black Ice GT Stealth 240 Radiator
EK Multioption Reservoir X2 150 Advanced [3831109840078]
Akasa AK-FN058 Apache Black Super Silent 120mm Fan - 4 Pin PWM x2
Masterkleer tubing PVC 3/8" UV-active blue

I have an antec 1200 case with Intel Core i5(Sandybridge), i only want to cool my i5 for now.

I am confused on which barbs and connectors i will need to use?
The pump comes with 1/2 fitting will this be ok to use in this loop?

Any help or advice on making the loop better will be appreciated

Thnaks Aaron

N00bbuilder79 · 24 May 2011 at 16:58

As far as Barbs and hose goes you can't go far wrong with 1/2 inch barbs with 7/16 tubing, you will need to dip the end of the tubing in hot water to make them fit over the barbs but they shouldn't come off in a hurry.

aaron90 · 24 May 2011 at 18:10

could you post a link to the 1/2 barbs
will i need anything elese to keep the tubing in place or will it be tight enough streched over the top.

Are there other babs with a more secure connection, im a bit worried about any leaks

BriT · 24 May 2011 at 18:33

Barbs - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-075-EK&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat= just get the ones that will go with your tubing.

You can buy hose clips aswell to clamp over the barb.

N00bbuilder79 · 24 May 2011 at 18:47

This tubing http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-031-XS&groupid=962&catid=1530&subcat=1775 over 1/2 barbs http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-075-EK&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat= should be good enough for no leaks, just remember to make sure that you cut the tubing nice and straight and that its all the way onto the barb, it'll shrink into place once cooled a little and there is no need for hose clips unless you want to be doubley sure.

aaron90 · 24 May 2011 at 18:50

thanks for the replys

barbs
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-075-EK&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=

tubing
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-062-OK&groupid=962&catid=1530&subcat=1775

if so how many barbs will i need in total fo my loop, will all the parts i picked all fit together ok ?(sorry for noob questions i am new to watercooling)

OLDPHART · 24 May 2011 at 19:04

Hi, before you build your loop, read up on watercooling plenty of info on the net so you get an idea what you are doing, for coolent use distilled or de-ionised water, Halfords is about £4 for 5ltr + silver coil[stops algea building up].

N00bbuilder79 · 24 May 2011 at 19:05

2 x Barbs for pump
2 x Barbs for Res
2 x Barbs for CPU Block
2 x Barbs for Rad

aaron90 · 24 May 2011 at 19:07

Yeah i have been reading for i while i will use distilled water i saw some pices of algea build up and i dnt fancy cleaning my loop all the time. where can i get a silver coil from do overclockers sell them?

aaron90 · 24 May 2011 at 19:10

Thanks for all replyes cant wait to get this built is there any improvments i could make before i make an order

N00bbuilder79 · 24 May 2011 at 19:28

There is a big watercooling supplier where you can get them, I can't link to them though as its against forum rules.
If you have any more questions then ask away.

aaron90 · 24 May 2011 at 19:39

if i was to get a 360 rad instead of the 240 rad would i notice a difference in tempretures if so how many degrees should i expect it to be lower, would it be worth geting as i am only intending to have my cpu on the loop

BriT · 24 May 2011 at 20:02

If you plan on watercooling your graphics card in the future then get a 360, if not then a 240 is fine.

N00bbuilder79 · 24 May 2011 at 20:23

BriT said:
If you plan on watercooling your graphics card in the future then get a 360, if not then a 240 is fine.

+1, won't hurt if you plan to expand later.

aaron90 · 24 May 2011 at 20:27

has anyone ever used antifreze in a loop will this stop algea build up is it safe to use

N00bbuilder79 · 25 May 2011 at 07:48

Where did you get the idea to use antifreeze from?

OLDPHART · 25 May 2011 at 08:12

Hi again, l think some people have, but de-ionised water + silver coil you can't go wrong.

PaulyD · 25 May 2011 at 09:07

OLDPHART said:
Hi again, l think some people have, but de-ionised water + silver coil you can't go wrong.

This. or using de-ionised water. No need for anti freeze. Silver coil or PT nuke is the best way.

aaron90 · 25 May 2011 at 16:53

just a thought, dont think i will use antifreeze but other forums have people who use 5-10% antifreeze instead of a silver kill coil

hanluc · 25 May 2011 at 19:36

Is there anything wrong with the various fluids that are about, like Feser One?